Take a Study Break and Read One of These Before Summer is Out
What do beaches, BBQs and books have in common besides starting with the same letter? ... Read more
Written by: Christina Amutah
Published on: July 29, 2019
DAT Overview From a 99th Percentile Score Recipient
The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is a 4 hour and 15 minute exam that tests ... Read more
Written by: Samya Faiq
Published on: July 26, 2019
What An Occupational Therapist Does
Despite growing knowledge of the field of occupational therapy, there is still much that is ... Read more
Written by: Brittany Ferri
Published on: July 24, 2019
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: July 22, 2019
Q&A with Dr. Maria Vasquez, Specialty Pharmacist
Dr. Maria Vasquez completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy ... Read more
Written by: Sarah Lawrence
Published on: July 18, 2019
Pregnant in MS1: Tackling Medical School While Growing a Tiny Human
There is no good time to have a baby. This is especially true in the ... Read more
Written by: Erin Wildermuth
Published on: July 15, 2019
How Success and Resilience Intertwine In A Medical Career (And Life)
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that only those students with perfect transcripts, superior GPAs, and ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: July 12, 2019
How Healthcare Payments Work From The Physician’s Perspective
The system in which physicians are paid for their services can be confusing. Unlike other ... Read more
Written by: Tyler Montgomery
Published on: July 8, 2019
A Guide to Pets During Medical School and Residency
Pets can be wonderfully rewarding companions. In fact, psychological and physical benefits in humans have ... Read more
Written by: Harrison Snyder
Published on: July 3, 2019
Conference Confidential: Insider Tips and Strategies for Success
Conferences are to medicine as trade shows are to business. Love them or hate them, ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: July 1, 2019
How To Use SDN Wisely While Applying To Medical School
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: June 28, 2019
Why Some Residency Applicants Don’t Match
Few days have a more profound impact on the lives of physicians in the United ... Read more
Written by: Kunal Sindhu
Published on: June 27, 2019
When Times Get Tough: Focusing On The Positive In Dental School
Updated July 22, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. I’m tired. ... Read more
Written by: Kelsey Gwin
Published on: June 25, 2019
Alphabet Soup: Making Sense of Nursing Degrees
Nursing is a career that has well-defined levels of advancement, but for a medical student ... Read more
Written by: Emily Millet
Published on: June 21, 2019
Making Friends in Medical School
During my wedding reception when the dance floor was full, multi-colored lights were flashing, and ... Read more
Written by: Karen Tran-Harding
Published on: June 19, 2019
How To Get OT Observation Hours
Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an ... Read more
Written by: Brittany Ferri
Published on: June 17, 2019
More Great Summer Reads For Aspiring Physicians
With summer just around the corner, it’s time for the AAMC’s annual list of book ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: June 14, 2019
Pros and Cons of Applying to International Medical Schools for US Medical Students
Explore international medical schools as an alternative pathway for US students, offering diverse clinical experiences, cultural insights, but consider costs and residency challenges.
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: June 12, 2019
The Art of Writing Abstracts
Abstracts are an essential currency of research, especially for students and early career scientists. They ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: June 11, 2019